She was a happy camper.

 

I am having one heck of time this morning with the mechanics of the blog. I am fighting trying to get it to do what it has done in the past. I don't like change, and then when I get the change understood, it doesn't seem to work that way again. Sounds like it has a form of Dementia of its own.  

We're still on the none CBD mode, I was tempted to use some last night. She had her stone face on and was just ridged emotionally. When we got ready for be, I found out why.

Her bowel movements are not a normally timed event. She will have somewhat of pre bowel movement for several days. Leaving deposits in her pullups, and I have to clean her up. Then one morning, it will be the time she passes the big turd, and it is over for a few days. 

Yesterday's movement happened, and I thought it was done. She wasn't, because that night, I found out what she had been sitting on. In the shower, there it was, and her poor bottom was bright red. Washed her with warm soap and water to clean her up, and I could tell she was a happy camper. 

I had checked her during the day, and saw a spot on her pullups and didn't think too much of it. I beat myself up for not being more attentive to what was going on. Even the second time I checked her, the spot had not grown and again I discounted it. So for about 6 hours she was sitting on that which was irritating her and at the same time, she couldn't tell me what was wrong. I feel so stupid and I've learned a valuable lesson. See a spot, check it out. 

One good point is that she got two showers yesterday. At least she started and ended the day with a clean bottom. 

My Driver is always making me aware of the Easter Eggs that the day produces. That was one of them. Clean bottom. I know how I feel when I get out of the shower, clean as a whistle and there isn't anything that feels better. If you think that is good, just wait for the day to end, and see what is in your basket. Time to head down the Road to Dementia Town. Basket in hand, cool sunglasses on, and my Driver sitting tall and official looking behind the wheel, knowing the road ahead, we're off. Doing the speed limit, and as always, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. Come join us, I know I'll see you, because you too will have Your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya, and God Bless. 

Buffalo

 Family is important to me. 

I am so glad we were able to make this trip. I would like to make another one, but I think it would be pushing my luck. Not that we couldn't do the physical part, the drive, the new place to sleep, eating and all, its is it a necessary thing to do?

As it is now, Sweetie can ride in a car indefinably. She seems content to sit and watch the scenery go by. Just a note, last night, we took a drive and past a field and buffalo were out grazing. To the north of Albuquerque, is the Sandia Indian Reservation and I'm sure the buffalo were on Indian Property. I've seen buffalo before, but never this close to town. Got excited. 

Yesterday was another non CBD day. I'm not sure what is going on with her. She also went down for a nap after lunch for 3 hours. I woke her up, being afraid that she wouldn't sleep through the night. We were up later than normal, with the drive and all. Got to bed around 8:30 and she went to sleep easily enough. 

I have a doctor's appointment at the VA this morning, and will get her up as normal. Going to have to mask her while we are there and as long as I'm wearing one, she seems content to wear hers. 

After the doctor's appointment, we're going to head to the zoo and see if it is open. Went by it last night and didn't see any barriers up or signs saying it is still closed. I hope it is open and, if it is open, it will give us another destination when we want to get out of the house.    

Destination, is someplace to arrive at, Driver says it is the journey that is to be enjoyed. And that is what He is trying to teach me each day I get in the car with Him as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town. Yes, we have stops along the way, but we haven't arrived at our final destination yet. As long as Sweetie has breath in her, I'll be there to take care of her, and my Driver will be there to strengthen, and encourage me to do my best. As we travel down the Road to Dementia Town. Cool sunglasses on, and we are Keeping Our Shiny Side Up. Lets hear it for Keeping Our Shiny Side Up today. Gotta love it, Love you and TTFN, God Bless. 

Non CBD day.

@Disneyland, 2016.

Yesterday was another non CBD day. It is this new stage of her Dementia. I can't explain it, but she is calmer then normal. She is clinging to me more and more, which means less and less privacy. That went away many months ago. When we get gas for the car, I have to keep the back window down so she can, not only see me, but hear me. She almost gets into a panic when I'm not near her. 

When we are eating, she keeps saying that she doesn't know how to do it. She will struggle to get the right amount of food on her fork or spoon before she will take it to her mouth. I'll encourage her by telling her that it is OK, or to put it in her mouth, which she does. 

As I watch her eat, I wonder just what is going on inside of her brain. It seems so natural to feed yourself, and yet, what she does seems so unnatural. When she puts up her bowel with food still in it, I'll help by putting food on it, and offer it to her. She will take and finish the meal that way. 

Last night we had oatmeal for dinner, a quick and easy meal and I put brown sugar and butter on it. I had to mix it into her oatmeal because she didn't know what to do. Then it was too hot for her, and we had to let it cool down. That I know is something that I have to be careful about. Food Temperature. She is very sensitive to all temperatures. Our showers have to border on cold before she will get into it. 

In this new stage, keeping her hydrated doesn't seem to be a problem. Before, when we were on the golf course, I'd have to insist on her drinking, now she takes it with out me forcing her to drink. Right now, life seems too easy, but I'll take it. 

We must be on a smooth highway for awhile, as Driver and me travel down the Road to Dementia Town. Not much road noise, so it is easy to relax and take it easy. Driver isn't saying much, just smiling as we go, watching the scenery go bye and seeing the sunshine bounce of the bonnet (just a little change of terms for those across the pond) as we keep our Shiny Side Up. May you have a easy day as you travel down your Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya and God Bless.